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Best Shopping Destinations in Rajasthan With Specialties

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Most of us are fascinated by the colourful history of Rajasthan. But there is another facet of the state that is equally enchanting... the tribal villages. Born from this ethnic culture is the variety of souvenirs that are sold in city markets all over the state. Let's explore the best shopping destinations of Rajasthan: 1. Bapu Bazar - Jaipur Along with the traditional Rajasthani textiles, shops here sell exquisite handicrafts carved from Rajasthani marble and sandstone. Speciality: Exclusive handicrafts 2. Kapraa Bazaar - Jodhpur Blue City Amongst the Rajasthan tourist places, Kapraa Bazar is a must visit. It is famous for cotton and silk dress materials. The bright coloured leheriya (tie-and-dye) and the block prints that depict typical Rajasthani motifs are worth the price. Speciality : Tie-and-dye fabric. 3. Hathi Pol Bazaar - Udaipur For art lovers and collectors, a visit to this market is a must. The Pichwai, Phad paintings and world-famous miniature pa...

Majestic Desert Fort With Ornate Temples - The Jaisalmer Fort

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The land of sand dunes - Rajasthan! Who would want to miss the opportunity to visit this historical heritage of India ? Rajasthan amazes everyone with each of its absolutely irresistible places and Jaisalmer definitely tops the place. Jaisalmer is alluring everyone from across the world to visit its majestic forts and ornate havelis. The location of the Jaisalmer fort is definitely attractive as they are located to the top of the hills which can be see0n from the long distance. Watching the beauty of the fort with its perfect inscription is the evidence of an absolutely advance level of infrastructure of ancient India . Place to love, Jaisalmer is the hub of historical monuments to live and love the history of India . Once you are at the historical place, you can sense the history alive here. Here are the places to visit Jaisalmer and you can definitely enjoy while exploring. 1. Dussehra Chowk Of Jaisalmer Fort One of the prominent places, Dussehra Chowk is the c...

Summer Festival in 2017: Mount Abu, Rajasthan

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Mount Abu is a very popular hill station nestled in the Aravalli ranges in Sirohi district of Rajasthan, at an approximate elevation of 1,220 meters above the sea level, the highest being 'Guru Shikhar' which reaches a height of 1,722 meters. A leisure destination for many, Mount Abu in Rajasthan is nothing less than a divine retreat for the folks at Rajasthan and Gujarat , providing them abatement from the otherwise harsh climate and scorching desert heat. At a modest height, the only hill station in Rajasthan is often referred to as 'an oasis in the desert' and is home to a number of waterfalls, lakes and rivulets, and the whole neighborhood is encapsulated by greenery. Mount Abu is an eclectic mix of experiences quite unlike anywhere else in Rajasthan; providing a stark contrast to the parched state, more than 60% of which is desert. Come the month of May, when the rough summer beats down on the royal state of Rajasthan , the only hill station...